can someone recommend an in-dash gps to replace stock radio

Post by **Heels1010** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 6:57 pm

i have a 2.5 with conv package. it seems the radio is shapped weird, which i think u guys know about. if not i could take pics. can i put an in dash gps to replace the deck without cuttin anything or modifying the dash?

can someone please recommend a nice in dash gps that is reasonably priced? thinking maybe $500 and lower for now..money is tight. thanks

Post by **AppleBonker** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:02 pm

Heels1010 wrote:i have a 2.5 with conv package. it seems the radio is shapped weird, which i think u guys know about. if not i could take pics. can i put an in dash gps to replace the deck without cuttin anything or modifying the dash?

can someone please recommend a nice in dash gps that is reasonably priced? thinking maybe $500 and lower for now..money is tight. thanks

Probably will get moved to the A/V section (you can browse through that to see what most people have done). You wont need to cut anything in the dash. There have been a number of members that have gone with some refurbed Kenwood units and been happy. That might end up pushing the budget a bit, but it's probably worth it to save up and do it right. You generally get what you pay for when it comes to head units. So if you grab a cheap head unit, it will probably end up lacking some key features that you may not realize you need or will need in the future.

Post by **kuhan** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 8:52 am

Like Applebonker mentioned above, you'll get what you pay for. For $500 bucks I would get a refurbished head unit with navigation like Kenwood

Refurbished DNX-7120 ($550 and up)

http://cgi.ebay.com/KENWOOD-DN...orted

or

Brand new DNX5120 (less than $500)

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-KENWOO...orted

But again, you'll miss a few key features if you ever want to upgrade your whole sound system.

Post by **Heels1010** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 3:54 pm

if i buy that refurb unit off of ebay and bring it to my friend who owns a shop.....will he be able to just put it in without purchasing anything else? or do I need any harness or anything?

Post by **kuhan** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 5:25 pm

whether you buy a brand new or a refurbished unit, you still need to get a center console dash kit, wire harness, antenna adapter, etc...

If you buy anything off Ebay or online, you should get Square Trade warranty as well.

Post by **duffman8189** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 8:55 pm

I just installed the Kenwood DNX 120 in my car for $600 for the H/U on crutchfield.com and $30 for the OEM dash kit. I Like the unit so far! it has a great GPS system(garmin) and other good features